At a time when legal regulations regarding cryptocurrencies are on the agenda in the USA, Stuart Alderoty, legal director of Ripple, one of the leading companies in the industry, shared current data on crypto investments. In his analysis based on the National Crypto Association’s (NCA) 2026 Crypto Owners Report, Alderoty announced that 67 million people in the USA hold crypto assets. This figure revealed that a significant part of the population is investing in digital assets.
Prevalence of cryptocurrencies in the USA
According to the prepared report, cryptocurrencies have become widespread not only among the technology-oriented minority but also among people from all segments of society. California hosts the most crypto investors with 9.5 million holders, while Texas comes in second with 5.94 million people. Florida ranked third with 4.71 million users. It was recorded that even in the states with the fewest crypto investors in the country, approximately 99 thousand people own digital assets.
The report highlights that Americans interested in the crypto market are not just tech enthusiasts but “everyday people” from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This broad participation demonstrates that the crypto sector should not be ignored in political and regulatory processes.
Why is the Clarity Act important?
One of the hottest headlines regarding crypto regulations, the Clarity Act is seen as a decisive step for the future of the digital asset industry. Ripple company has been advocating for this legal regulation for a long time and underlines that the law is critical for both the industry and millions of Americans.
Stuart Alderoty’s comments come “ahead of tomorrow’s Clarity Act debate”. The bill aims to introduce clearer and predictable rules in the crypto market. While Ripple management describes the progress of the bill as a “meaningful advance” in the US regulatory system, some industry representatives are of the opinion that the law is problematic in its current form.
Ripple executives underlined the statement, “Clarity is better than chaos in digital asset regulations,” arguing that the Clarity Act is of great importance not only for crypto companies but also for millions of Americans.
Different opinions and expectations of the sector
Some important names in the crypto industry, such as Input Output CEO Charles Hoskinson, criticize the shortcomings of the bill. It is argued that if the Clarity Act is passed in its current form, it will not fully meet the expectations of the industry.
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy company, drew attention to the importance of crypto innovation in the USA and stated that Democratic politicians should not surrender to negative views on this issue. At the center of all these developments is tomorrow’s critical vote on the Clarity Act. It is a matter of curiosity how the legal process will proceed.
